Short Film: BREATHLESS, 7min., USA, Drama/Crime

‘Breathless’ is the story of Larry, a middle aged Black man, whose trip to the bodega for coffee and cigarettes leads to his unwarranted death. Larry, a father “figure” and street “entrepreneur” in his Brooklyn community, stops by Major Deli to see the owner, and for his usual coffee and cigarettes. On his way out,… Continue reading Short Film: BREATHLESS, 7min., USA, Drama/Crime

Director BIO: Eshaana Sheth (THE BUTTER KNIFE)

Director Biography – Eshaana Sheth Eshaana Sheth is a first-generation, Indian-American writer, director, and actress, currently based in Los Angeles. Previously, she lived in New York City where she studied at Barnard College of Columbia University.   Director Statement   I enjoy identity storytelling about specific cultural moments in time through the lens of relationships.

Short Film: THE BUTTER KNIFE, 6min., USA, Comedy/Romance

A young British man and American woman navigate misunderstandings on a first date that takes a bizarre turn. Film Type: Short Runtime: 5 minutes 55 seconds Completion Date: December 29, 2017 Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: RED Film Color: Color

Female Film Festival: Thursday July 5th at 7pm – Toronto

The FEEDBACK Monthly Film Festival is back for 2018.. Our home is The Carlton Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street. The event runs from 7pm to 9pm. Continuing to showcase the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Kierston Drier. Showcasing a festival twice… Continue reading Female Film Festival: Thursday July 5th at 7pm – Toronto

Director BIO: Nelly Mursalimova (GRANDFATHERHOOD)

Director Biography – Nelly Mursalimova Born in Samara, Russia Nelly received her training in directing in St Petersburg where she currently pursues a career in film and theatre.   Director Statement This film is a big step for myself and for everyone on the crew. We took a lot of risks and there’s a lot at… Continue reading Director BIO: Nelly Mursalimova (GRANDFATHERHOOD)

Short Film: GRANDFATHERHOOD, 27min., Russia, Drama/Family

Brother and sister learn their much-hated grandfather is facing death from cancer. Project Title (Original Language): Дедство Film Type: Short Genres: Drama, Family drama, Dark comedy Runtime: 26 minutes 55 seconds Completion Date: September 30, 2017 Production Budget: 15,000 USD Country of Origin: Russian Federation Country of Filming: Russian Federation Film Language: Russian Shooting Format:… Continue reading Short Film: GRANDFATHERHOOD, 27min., Russia, Drama/Family

Director BIO: Louise C. Galizia (SNUG AS A BUG)

Director Biography – Louise C Galizia Louise’s fascination with the visual arts came around at a very young age, and after starting her professional career working in the design industry, she soon moved on to studying Film and theatre. She then started working as an Assistant Director in the feature film industry in London, working with… Continue reading Director BIO: Louise C. Galizia (SNUG AS A BUG)

Short Film: SNUG AS A BUG, 11min., UK, Comedy

Mickey and Gav are six floors up with a corpse, a rug that’s too small and a van they haven’t got. Worse still, they’re almost out of air freshener: a pungent comic short with bodies, bowels and bin-bags. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Twitter Film Type: Short Genres: Comedy Runtime: 11 minutes Completion Date: June 30,… Continue reading Short Film: SNUG AS A BUG, 11min., UK, Comedy

Director BIO: Lynne Davison(THE CLIMB)

Director Biography – Lynne Davison Lynne is a Northern Ireland based writer and director with a strong track record in short film-making. The Climb is Lynne’s first project funded and produced through a professional production company. Her previous work includes Tryst which was officially selected for the 26th BFI Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and, most… Continue reading Director BIO: Lynne Davison(THE CLIMB)

Short Film: THE CLIMB, 9min., UK, Drama

Inspired by a heart-breaking true story, The Climb quietly explores the concept of feeling connected to someone you have lost by immersing yourself in something they love. The painful act of remembering by doing. After the sudden death of her adventure-loving spouse, Julia decides it’s time for a fresh start abroad. Guided by an old… Continue reading Short Film: THE CLIMB, 9min., UK, Drama